Interlake Women's Resource Centre

OUR PROGRAMS

Counseling for Women

Crisis and single counseling sessions for women. Drop-in or by appointment. We recommend you call to book an appointment to ensure a counselor is available. Office hours - Monday through Friday (9am - 4pm). Evening and weekend counselling also available. Please call 642-8264 to discuss this option with a counselor.

Crisis Intervention

Walk in or phone in. We also receive referrals from outside resources. We will assist you in arranging for transportation to shelter, make application for a protection order or emergency cell phone and to develop a protection plan to prevent further abuse. This is a voluntary service provided to assist you in finding out about your options and to help you develop a plan for a future without abuse.

Single Counseling

By appointment. No charge. Open to all women. The first session includes the completion of an intake form. From this process, you and the counselor will be able to develop a plan of action specific to your needs. Once you establish the goals you want to work toward, the counselor is then able to provide practical and emotional support to assist you in the process.

Outreach

Our service area includes the communities of Inwood/Teulon, Arborg, Fisher Branch, Riverton, Gimli and Winnipeg Beach/ Matlock. Counselors are able to meet you in your community if you are unable to come to the Centre. Please contact the Centre if you require this service and we will make the necessary arrangements to meet with you.

Information and Referral

Walk in or phone in. We have a vast resource list of agencies who address issues you may be currently facing. These include: mental health, addictions, child welfare, education and training, housing, financial assistance, legal assistance, household needs, food bank, protection and prevention orders.

Counseling for Children/Youth

Single counseling sessions available for Children/Youth who are affected by domestic violence. Intake, assessment and parental consent required prior to counseling. Also includes parenting counseling for moms of children in the program. For more information on this program please contact the Centre.

Other Programs

Underground Alternatives

Working from the basement of the Centre, this has been running for more than three years. The program keeps evolving to meet the needs of the women utilizing the Centre. The program was designed to provide an opportunity for the community to give and women to receive new and gently used household items; furniture; appliances; bedding, etc. When it comes to appliances and larger furniture items we try and match donors with donees as we have restricted storage space. Please call the Centre to ensure that we are able to accept your donation. We also accept personal hygiene products.

Current Request(s):

Single Bed (box spring, mattress and frame)

School Supply Campaign

Getting the kids ready to go back to school can be a very stressful time especially when finances are short. To address this, we accept new and very gently used school supplies which we make available to moms engaged in programs at the Centre. This is an ongoing program.

Thank you to all the donors who assisted in sending kids to school with their backpacks filled with all the things they were requested to bring for another exciting year at school.

Lending Library

We at the Interlake Women’s Resource Centre like to keep informed. Our library gives women access to books that bring in different perspectives on a number of topics. These books are available for loan to women in the community. Come and check it out. We also have a number of videos available.

Donations

As a charitable, non profit organization we receive partial funding through Family Services – Family Violence Prevention Program. We rely on donations, grants and fundraising to meet our budget needs. Charitable receipts are available.

Volunteer Opportunities

Facility and yard maintenance; pick up and deliver donated household items, furnishings and appliances; fundraising; public awareness; newsletter; website maintenance, program development; board members and so much more.

Please call the Centre at 642-8264.

Public Awareness

Staff and board members are available to speak to your group or organization about who we are and what we do. Staff are available to present specific topics on domestic violence, healthy relationships, etc. Please contact the Centre at 642-8264.

Workshops and Informational Sessions

See UPCOMING EVENTS

Other

Fax, photocopy and internet access available. Commissioner for Oaths available for signing sensitive documents.